Experiments with retro hardware sometimes go too far. This time, the original Xbox was turned into a device for portable, and potentially dangerous, gaming.
The original Xbox was once considered the most bulky console of its generation. However, blogger James Channel decided to prove that even such a device can be adapted to a portable format — albeit in a very unconventional way.
In a YouTube video, James demonstrates the entire process step by step: from the initial repair of the console to its complete rework. The original Xbox was faulty, so the author first restored it to working condition. This was followed by a modification of the case: unnecessary elements were removed, and the layout was significantly redesigned.
For the screen and sound, the blogger used a docking station from an old iPod, replaced the drive with Compact Flash, and sawed the controllers in half — to place them on either side of the screen. The central element of the design was an open DVD drive, operating at a speed of about 10 thousand revolutions per minute — which potentially adds "spice" to the gameplay.
The final test was successful: the modder managed to launch Halo, and the portable console worked for 9 minutes and 40 seconds on the built-in battery. Of course, this is not a device for everyday use, but an engineering experiment — a demonstration of how far an enthusiast can go, armed with glue, an angle grinder, and an idea.
The video is available at link.
